Preschool in Arlington, VA 22204
Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool is a child-centered cooperative preschool with the mission of developing and encouraging social, intellectual and physical development in the children entrusted to its care.
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Our commitment to each child and family in our community:
Provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.
Respect the individual needs of each child.
Foster a climate that encourages confidence, compassion, and curiosity.
Attract and retain outstanding teachers and staff with competitive wages and a collegial environment.
Support and encourage the professional development of teachers and staff.
Improve parenting skills through parent education and classroom participation.
Build community through active parent involvement in a parent-led cooperative.
Use positive statements in problem solving and discipline (e.g., “Please use gentle hands with your friend” instead of “No hitting”).
Provide an affordable education through parent participation in school activities, committees, maintenance, and fundraising.
Encourage open communication and problem solving between parents, teachers, and staff in the interest of the child.
Focus on the process (“How I did it”) versus product (“What I did”).